What is the average apartment size in Newton?

The average size for a Newton, MA apartment is 1,069 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Newton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Newton is $3,840 per month, a 0.47% decrease from last year’s average of $3,858.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Newton?

In Newton, studios rent for $2,728 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,231 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,061 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,989 per month

What is the average apartment size in Newton?

The typical apartment in Newton offers about 1,069 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Newton?

Studio apartments in Newton average 535 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 836 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,118 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,579 sq. ft.

Newton, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Newton?

The typical rent budget in Newton ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 71% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Newton?

In Newton, 29% of households rent while 71% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Newton is $3,840, a 0.47% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,858.

Studio Apartments at $2,728 offer the most budget-friendly option with 535 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 836 square feet for $3,231, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,061 offer 1,118 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,579 sq ft) for $4,989, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Newton, MA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,840	1,069 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,728	535 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,231	836 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,061	1,118 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,989	1,579 sq. ft.

Newton, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Newton, MA have decreased by 0.47% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,858 to $3,840.

What's the typical rent budget in Newton, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Newton, MA (71%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Newton, MA?

9,200 or 29% of the households in Newton, MA are renter-occupied while 22,530 or 71% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Newton, MA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
West Newton Hill	$3,877
Newtonville-North of Mass. Pike	$3,537

Newton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Newtonville-North of Mass. Pike is 9% lower than in West Newton Hill

$3,537

Newtonville-North of Mass. Pike rent is 8% lower than Newton average

Average Rent $3,537

$3,877

West Newton Hill rent is 1% higher than Newton average

Average Rent $3,877

How Newton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Newton	$3,840
Boston	$3,698
Cambridge	$3,755
Worcester	$2,050
Quincy	$2,812
Fall River	$2,111
Somerville	$3,484
Salem	$2,723
Lowell	$2,269
New Bedford	$2,053
Weymouth Town	$2,552
Malden	$2,653
Waltham	$3,190
Watertown	$3,384
Chelsea	$2,816
Lynn	$2,419
Medford, MA	$3,127
Revere, MA	$2,707
Melrose, MA	$3,003
Everett, MA	$2,959
Woburn, MA	$2,722

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Newton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.